Table of Contents Safety ......................4 Key to symbols ..................4 GLP Service and Support ..............5 General safety information ..............6 Electrical safety ..................6 Fire safety and protection from burns ..........7 Eye safety ....................8 Strobe safety ..................8 Installation safety and protection from personal injury ....
You can consult software release notes and download the correct version of this user manual on the GLP website if necessary. ● Make this user manual available to all persons who will install, operate or service the fixture.
● Check the GLP website at www.glp.de and make sure that you have the latest version of this user manual. Check also that the software version indicated on page 2 of the user manual matches the version installed in the product.
Do not reapply power until the product has been repaired and made safe by a technician authorized by GLP. ● Before using the product, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the electrical requirements of all connected devices.
Do not use strobe effects for extended periods. ● Comply with local regulations on the use of strobe lighting and notify the public in advance with highly visible warning signs when strobe effects are used. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
Do not attempt to use a product that is obviously damaged. ● Do not modify the product in any way not described in this user manual. ● Install genuine GLP parts only. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
Transport the FP7 either in a flightcase or in its original packaging to protect the fixture from damage caused by shocks during transportation. Store the fixture in a dry location when not in use. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
J – AC mains power IN (Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP) K – AC mains power THRU (Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP) L – DMX IN (5-pin XLR) M – Quarter-turn lock mounting points for 100 mm omega clamp Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
4. Features The Fusion Par FP7 from GLP® is a compact but powerful LED-based strobe/color mixing effect lighting fixture. The fixture features an array of 7 x 30 watt RGBW LEDs that produce a powerful beam with a 6° beam angle.
Color temperature Color temperature can be varied continuously from 2700 K to 8000 K on a separate CT channel in DMX Mode 1. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
Included Items The Fusion Par FP7 is supplied with a power cord with powerCON connector and a Floorstand / Mounting Bracket that accepts an M10 bolt for fastening to a rigging clamp.
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Bolt a rigging clamp to the fixture’s mounting bracket using a high-strength M10 bolt passed through the hole in the center of the mounting bracket yoke (see D in ‘FP7 overview’ on page 11) and self-locking nut. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
To remove the power input connector, pull the locking latch towards you to release it, then twist the connector counterclockwise and remove it from the socket. Install the rubber connector seals on any unused connectors. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
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/ plug manufacturer’s assembly instructions. If you need to install a Neutrik powerCON connector on a power cable, follow the instructions given in the Support area of the Neutrik website at www.neutrik.com. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
● Pins 4 and 5 are not used. If using the fixture outdoors, use only IP67-rated Neutrik 5-pin XLR connectors. If you would like any advice with planning and installing a DMX link, your GLP supplier will be happy to provide assistance.
This section explains the functions of the commands available in the FP7 control menus. DMX address Sets the DMX start address of the fixture. The DMX address is 001 by default. Mode Selects the fixture’s DMX control mode. See ‘DMX control modes overview’ on page Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
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● Theatrical (Theat) is an S-shaped curve that gives finer control at low and at high light levels. ● Square Law (Square) gives finer control at low light levels and coarser control at high light levels. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
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● Flip D rotates the display 180° for easier viewing if the fixture is installed head-down. Temp U Lets you display all temperatures in Celsius (the default setting) or Fahrenheit. Lock Lets you set a password for access to the control menus to prevent unwanted tampering. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
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IR Prio If enabled, signals from the infrared remote that is available from GLP as an accessory take priority over any DMX signals that the fixture is receiving. Boot Determines what the fixture does when power is applied: ● Auto sets the fixture to resume the action that it was performing when power was shut down.
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Creating a color offset involves setting a maximum DMX value to replace the normal maximum value of 255 for the color that you want to limit in the color mix. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
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Each board also has a resettable maximum temperature log that lets you view the maximum temperatures recorded since the log was last reset with a Reset Max command. Firmw Displays the version number of the currently installed firmware. Serial Displays the fixture’s serial number. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
German Light Products® 7. IR Remote An infrared remote control is available from GLP as an optional accessory for the FP7. Be default, the fixture gives priority to commands received via DMX and will ignore commands sent by the IR remote if it is receiving a DMX signal. If you want the fixture to give priority to commands from the IR remote, set IR Priority in the Personality menu is set to ON.
Opening the fixture can compromise its IP65 rating and cause damage that is not covered by the product warranty. Any service operation that requires removal of a cover must be performed by a GLP technician only. Cleaning The FP7 requires occasional cleaning to prevent the buildup of dust, dirt, residue from atmospheric effects etc.
Dimmer optimized for Smooth smoothness 600 Hz 1200 Hz Select LEDs’ PWM 2000 Hz frequency 2400 Hz 6000 Hz Audio trigger disabled Audio trigger active Normal Set audio trigger Mic Sens High microphone sensitivity Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
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DMX link if Master you run any program Slave 1 plays Program 1 Slave 1 sent by a Master device, Slave Slave 2 Slave 2 plays Program 2, Slave 3 plays Program 3 Slave 3 Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
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Delete one of the Prog 2 No / Yes Programs created in Program Edit P Reset Prog 3 No / Yes Delete all of the Programs Prog All No / Yes created in Program Edit Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
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Clear resettable maximum Reset Max Clear / Cancel driver temperature log View currently installed Firmw X.X.X.X firmware version View fixture’s serial Serial XXXXXXXXXX number Control Menus Default settings are written in BOLD type. Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
DMX Mode 3: 5-Channel 5-Channel 5-Channel Mode provides a Master Master dimmer dimmer and RGBW color mixing. Green Blue White Mode 4 DMX Mode 4: RGBW RGBW RGBW Mode provides RGBW color mixing. Green Blue White Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
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DMX Mode 5: RGB RGB Mode provides RGB color mixing. Green Blue Mode 6 DMX Mode 6: Easy Easy Easy Mode provides a virtual color Color wheel wheel effect and a Master dimmer. Master dimmer Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
Floorstand / mounting bracket for standing installation, bolting to surface or bolting to rigging clamp Eyelet for attaching safety cable Connections AC mains power in and out (thru): IP65- rated Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 DMX data in and out (thru): IP65- rated 5-pin XLR Fusion Par FP7 User Manual Rev. A...
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- EU power cable: 16 A, 1.5mm², H07RN-F, 1.5 m Shipping options Single product: Cardboard box Tour packs are available: please ask your GLP supplier for details Dimensions and weight Depth: 175 mm / 6.9 ins. Width: 254 mm / 10.0 ins.